Efficiency and transparency hallmarks of new legislation Barbados Today30/01/20190123 views The new Planning and Development Bill should make complaints about the lack of efficiency and inconsistency at the Town and Country Planning Department a thing of the past, as it… Read more
Ross University was not a Government ‘plan’ – Drakes Barbados Today30/01/201922121 views An Opposition senator is charging that the introduction of Ross University to Barbadian shores is nothing for Barbados to boast about as it was an ad hoc investment opportunity to… Read more
Bill will help improve country’s rankings – Sands Barbados Today30/01/20190158 views A Government Senator says the introduction of the Planning and Development Bill 2019 which went before the Upper House today, will assist Government with improving its status on the ease… Read more
Greater punishment needed to deter damage to our heritage Barbados Today30/01/20192106 views A Government senator is calling for stiffer penalties against Barbadians who destroy or tamper with key pieces of infrastructure deemed critical to preserving the country’s heritage. In his contribution in… Read more
‘Sneaky’ Gov’t Barbados Today30/01/20197197 views Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn has accused the current Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration of rushing the implementation of the Planning and Development Bill and favoring architects over draughtsmen in the… Read more
Third airport attempt to start Feb 1 Barbados Today29/01/20196105 views Due to increased border patrol security at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), immigration officials are no longer needed in the airport’s departure lounge. Minister of Home Affairs Edmund Hinkson… Read more
Barbados keeping up with technology Barbados Today29/01/20193101 views Any use of technology which will improve the efficiency of how business is conducted in Barbados should be welcomed. That is the view of Minister in the Ministry of Transport,… Read more
No compromise on security at ports Barbados Today29/01/2019269 views The introduction of kiosks at the Grantley Adams International Airport will not allow persons to “ease” into Barbados. That assurance has been given by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the… Read more
Easier process with new equipment Barbados Today29/01/2019079 views The installation of additional kiosks at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) will not only decrease the waiting time for persons arriving in Barbados, but will also free up immigration… Read more
Time not right Barbados Today29/01/201912203 views Opposition Leader Reverend Joseph Atherley has questioned the timing of Government’s decision to remove Immigration officials from some sections of the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA). Minister of Home Affairs… Read more